Modular Frame System

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a modular frame system which comprises a number of highly adjustable telescopic rod supports that each have a bracket element at one end for bracing the assembly against a building structure side and a base plate at the opposing and that anchors the rod support to the ground at a desired angle. The telescopic rods are then expanded so that they are held in place by tension, forming a skeletal structure against the side of a building. The rear of the bracket elements comprise eyelets through which rope or line can be threaded to secure a cover sheet such as tarpaulin. The assembly allows for quick construction and disassembly of a protective cover structure against any building, regardless of the building surroundings.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular frame system comprising a plurality of telescopic rod supports, each telescopic rod supports having:
 a bracket element formed of at least one plate having a first surface configured to support the rod against a surface of a building structure, an opposing surface of the plate having one or more eyelets configured to receive a line or rope;   a first portion of a telescopic rod, a first end of the first portion being coupled to the bracket element by a hinged joint;   a second portion of a telescopic rod, a first end of the second portion being coupled to a second end of the first portion by a lockable coupling configured to lock movement between the first and second portions at a fixed position;   an adjustable-length support element installed within and protruding from an opposing second end of the second portion of the telescopic rod; and   a base plate coupled to the adjustable-length support element by a swivel joint and configured to be anchored to the ground.   
     
     
         2 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate of the bracket element is L-shaped, the first surface being an inner surface of the L-shape. 
     
     
         3 . A modular frame system according to  claim 2 , wherein the bracket element further comprises a clamping mechanism for securing the bracket element to a building structure. 
     
     
         4 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate of the bracket element has a plurality of screw holes formed therein. 
     
     
         5 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the lockable coupling between the first and second portions of the telescopic rod is a quick release friction lock. 
     
     
         6 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the hinged joint between the bracket element and the first portion of the telescopic rod further comprises a flat plate secured by a locknut, facilitating transverse movement about the locknut to change the angle of the bracket element with respect to the telescopic rod body. 
     
     
         7 . A modular frame system according to  claim 6 , wherein multiple rods can be secured to the same bracket element at different angles by the locknut. 
     
     
         8 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable-length support element is a threaded rod fitted within and protruding from the second end of the second portion of the telescopic rod, which has a threaded interior surface, such that rotation of the support element with respect to the telescopic rod causes extension or contraction of the telescopic rod support. 
     
     
         9 . A modular frame system according to claim  9 , wherein each telescopic rod support further comprises an exterior handle element for rotating the support element with respect to the telescopic rod. 
     
     
         10 . A modular frame system according to  claim 9 , wherein teach telescopic rod support further comprises a spring mechanism disposed within a cavity of the second end of the second portion of the telescopic rod, the spring mechanism configured to maintain an outward tension against the adjustable-length support element. 
     
     
         11 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the base plate comprises one or more openings, and wherein the modular frame system support further comprises a corresponding number of anchoring pegs for each telescopic support rod, the pegs configured to thread through the one or more openings to anchor the base plate to the ground. 
     
     
         12 . A modular frame system according to  claim 1 , wherein the modular frame system further comprises a tarpaulin sheet having a plurality of openings arranged about its lengthwise edge of appropriate size and spacing for being tied to the eyelets of the bracket elements, the width wise edge of the sheet having a length corresponding to the length of a fully extended telescopic support rod.